Recent Obituaries

Feb 12, 2023

Doris was born July 6, 1940 to Tom and Ollie Ferguson in Carlsbad, NM.

Doris worked in a variety of places in Roswell, including the State Dept., her last work place was for the US Post Office. She loved all her dogs, sometimes too much if that is possible. To know Doris was to love her. She...

Feb 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Charlene Mae Peters. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 8, 2023

Betty Jean Sivertson of Roswell, NM  passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Betty was the wife of Noel Sivertson. For 60 years, they created beautiful memories which will be passed on to their loved ones.

Feb 4, 2023

Charles Edward Smith, age 73, of Roswell, NM passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Charles was born January 30, 1950 to Frank L. Smith and Mary Williams in Roswell, NM. He attended St. Peter School, Roswell High School and received his bachelor’s degree through New Mexico State University. Charles was owner of Smith Paint Company and a...

Jan 26, 2023

Bertha (Grammy) Roller, 88, of Roswell NM, passed away on January 26, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Bertha was born on August 31, 1934, in Mt. Wolf, PA, to Grace and Vincent Bostic. On October 14, 1950, she married John H. Roller SR. in Townsend Md. He proceeded her in death on Nov....

Jan 25, 2023

George Hopper passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 surrounded by his family.

George Hopper was born in Santa Rosa California to G.C. and Wanda Hopper on August 22, 1954.

George fought a long battle with declining health. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend who was extremely...

Jan 21, 2023

Davis Bennett passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023 with his family surrounding him following a courageous battle with cancer.  He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend who was extremely dedicated to family, his Christian family and to his community.

Davis was born on September 17, 1957 to Dee and...

Jan 15, 2023

William “Bill” Ginanni age 90, of Roswell, NM, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Bill was born December 22, 1932 to Olinto Ginanni and Mary Torres in Roswell, NM.

Bill grew up on a farm near the Berrendo River here in Roswell and was drafted into the Army in his early twenties. Bill returned to...

Jan 15, 2023

Robert Allan Cooley left this world early Sunday morning January 15, 2023, at the age of 86. He lived a long life full of adventure. Bob was born the youngest of seven children to Claude Monroe and Aimee Adele (Ricketts) Cooley in Chama, New Mexico on July 22, 1936. At the age of six, he became one of the...

Jan 9, 2023

Eulogy of : Peter Lewis Foskett

Peter Foskett, entered the United State Air Force on June 18th, 1963 at Oakland, California. Following his graduation from basic training, Peter was assigned to train as a Ground Radar Operator.

Upon completing his schooling for Ground Radar Operator, Peter was deployed to Vietnam and served 1 year and...

Jan 9, 2023

Jaime (Jimmy) Alvarez passed away peacefully at the family home in Roswell, NM on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the age of 18, surrounded by those he loved most.

Jaime was born in Roswell, New Mexico on February 25, 2004 to Jaime (Jimmy) Alvarez and Ms. Chaves. Monica Montaño was present at birth and a mother figure...

Jan 6, 2023

Nickolas de Jesus Acosta was born September 26, 2002 to Maria de Lourdes Rodriguez in Roswell, NM. Nickolas passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 in Roswell, NM.

Nickolas attended schools in Roswell, Artesia and Las Cruces. He enjoyed sports and excelled athletically in school, he participated in track and basketball while attending Organ Mountain High School in...

Jan 6, 2023

Visitation for Bertha Moreno age 75, of Roswell, NM at 9:30 AM, followed with recitation of the Rosary at 12:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A Mass Celebration will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Bertha passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 in Rio Rancho,...

Jan 2, 2023

A graveside service for Elton Wayne Reed, age 69, of Dexter, NM., will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 6, 2023 at South Park Cemetery. Elton passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.

Elton was born June 30, 1953 to Burton DeOliver Reed, Sr. and Zelma M. ‘Sally’ Reed in Florence, Arizona. He graduated from Roswell High...

Jan 1, 2023

Betty Taylor King passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, at the age of 85.  Betty will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, dedicated teacher, passionate civic leader, and the person who could always be counted upon to get the ball across the finish line.

Born in Marshall, Texas on January 12, 1937, to John...

Dec 31, 2022

Jesus reached out his hand to our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother on New Year's Eve at the age of 86 and took her home with him. He knew she was tired and in a lot of pain. We are going to miss you so much. We know you are in Heaven and we will be with you again...

Dec 31, 2022

Carolyn Marie Startzman Johnson went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.

A viewing for Carolyn will be held 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2023 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life service for Carolyn will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, January 6, 2023 at...

Dec 29, 2022

Delma Clara Jones Craig, 93, passed away December 29, 2022. Delma was the child of Daniel Clayborn Rickman and Annie Ada Penland. She was born in Lefors, Texas on December 26, 1929.

Delma and her husband, Rex Lee Jones, raised their three children at the Phillips 66 camp outside Pampa, TX until moving to Guymon, OK where...

Dec 27, 2022

Mary was born on June 9, 1923 in Roswell, New Mexico as the eldest child to James Clifford and Goldie Antram. She passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at age 99 with family at her side.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Roswell and was the eldest of JC and Goldie's eight children....

Dec 24, 2022

Loyd was born December 29, 1937 to Joseph Creamer and Winnie Battle Creamer in Dora, NM. A man of many trades and talents including salesman, auctioneer, sign maker, wood worker and barber, among others, even a published journalist. Loyd served his country in the United States Army from 1957 thru 1963. Proudly owned Creamer Western Wear in Deming, NM...